Boeing – LSI Scalable Mobile Network Demonstration

Boeing-Lead System Integrator Scalable Mobile Demonstration

Project Overview: The Scalable Mobile Network (SMN) Demonstration was part of the Future Combat System Concept Technology Demonstration Program. As the Lead System Integrator, Boeing/SAIC developed the architecture for the FCS. The FCS was envisioned as a networked system of systems including manned and unmanned platforms that would be capable of conducting missions for assault, indirect fires, air defense, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition, and battle command and communications.

CenGen support to the Boeing Network Communications team included:

• Engineering tests, data collection and logistical support
• Validation and verification activities
• Technical inputs
• Support planning, coordination, refinement and conducting of dry runs and the formal run of the SMN Demonstration scenarios
• Frequency clearances acquisition
• Integration of the FCS-C assets into the SMN Demo scenarios
• Characterize the electromagnetic environment
• Test and characterize (range testing) VRC-99, SUO/SAS, WJR and FCS-C radio connectivity on the actual test range
• Support establishment of network topologies
• Definition of out of band link to VIP area
• Support concepts and staging for the VIP viewing area
• Support post demonstration mission assessment